Restaurants near Nontando

I've never had a bad mesl.at Connors. Service is spot on and the food is always prepared well. Lots of veggie choices. The Brussel sprouts were so good. White tablecloths, great food and service.

This is a very unassuming place in a strip mall. We had only reviews to go on as we aren't from the area. I have to say the stellar reviews were all on point. Two in my party had the fish and two had their specialty pasta, all where fantastic. I wish I had more time on the island we would have gone back to try something else. Don't be turned off by the "strip-mall store restaurant" food here is topnotch better then most high end Italian restaurants.

Dinner before ‘Candlelight’ performance at nearby Boniface Episcopal Church. Located in small plaza, we were welcomed with family warmth. Excellent meal perfectly prepared! Fresh calamari, sea bass and homemade pasta. Delicious!!! Will definitely return!

We had heard from many friends that La Violetta was simply the best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. We totally agree! Everything from ambiance, service, quality of food was fabulous. Our server, Alessandro was terrific -- knowledgable, funny and right out of central casting with his great accent! We started with a lovely Prosecco (rec by Alessandro) along with a special of stuffed zucchini flowers that had great flavor, but were a bit disappointing on outer texture. Next, we shared salads as well as some "foccaccia" as an extra (highlighting the cuisine of Rome--- as La Violetta is an homage to Northern Italian cuisine -- no chcken, pasta carbonara, etc.). My wife had the wagyu beef special that was incredibly tender and flavorfull. I had the special osso buco stuffed ravioli that was remarkable in flavor and balance. Our friends had the special sea bream --- perhaps the most tender and flavorful of the night!-- as well as the seafood risotto. We quaffed a bottle of a great super tuscan that Alessandro recommended. For dessert, I got a birthday candle in tiramisu which we all shared--- an end to a truly wonderful, relaxed, quiet evening of fabulous food. We were there from 7:30 to 10:30! And will return!

Our second trip to Bruschetta. We tried new things, and we were not disappointed! This small restaurant is a gem from front to back! Highly recommended.